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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.84, 812.76 and 267.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.84, 812.76 and 267.88 is: 401.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.84 : 812.76 = 267.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.84/812.76 = 267.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.84x = 812.76 × 267.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.84x = 217,722.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,722.15/541.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.82

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